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HomeMy WebLinkAbout072914ssa Agenda PackageHarnett County Board of Commissioners Special Session Tuesday, July 29,2014 9:00am 9:00am Update on County Government Space Plan Study, Amanda Bader 9:30am Update on Spectra Energy Gas Line Project, Jennifer Slusser 9:45am Update on number of subdivision lots, Mark Locklear 10:00 am County Manager's Report: -Regular Meeting Agenda Review 10:15 am Closed Session -- --· --· -I I I I I i ---· --· +---- -- 0 1 FLOOR PLAN I f " Y~·· = -o r- I ' I - "'·"'. ~ ... !7 Coolf~tE 1\.R. • 'lT~IP. 5TII,. -.oct~~ l>tRECibRS ~~.~. . I-I.A. ll.R. ~ Ol~t~S Offie£ OffiCE I 't-·~ OffiCE OfFIGE . n £111'1 J1lrl ~ . L£04IL I lX 1\j c !IIIAAID U4RL omc~ 01~ m \j \J ILJ ~ t1 OI'I'IC£ I 0-=~ ~ ~ }OL 1\.R . lllt [ 1\.R . II.R. p Sllt!RW t:l llR. OfflC& offlC£ OrftcE OffiCE !IF'PC£/ L-':J '0/~HG Coli F. Mt:W1 ff\ 1\m. 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Le6Rt. o~t. oft;. P.O. 8 p.o . ,, P.O . '1 ·~ P.O . P.o. IS ~ 12 RO. llo LE6AL Of<' I<-" ( 01o.£C'fO"-) I Admin. and Planning & inspections @Addition to DSS LEVEL 2 1/8" = 1-0" SPECTRA ENERGY CORP Project Mailing Address: 320 Southview Drive, Suite 400 Bridgeport, WV 26330 May 20,2014 Harnett County 102 E Front Street PO Box 759 lillington, NC 27546 Re: Proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project Property located in: Harnett County/North Carolina Spectra Energy; Tax ID: 1508-59-6025.000; 1508-48-5635.000; 1508-47-5974.000; 1508-4 7-4370.000; 1508-46- 1535.000 Tract Number: NC-HA-058.0000-SC; NC-HA-059.0000-SC; NC-HA-060.0000-SC; NC-HA-061.0000-SC; N C-HA-063 .0000-SC Dear Sir/Madam: With the growing demand for reliable energy sources with fewer emissions, Spectra Energy Corp ("Spectra Energy") recently began evaluating an interstate natural gas pipeline expansion project that will increase energy supply diversity, security and reliability in the South Atlantic region. Spectra Energy is a leading pipeline transporter of clean-burning natural gas and through our multiple interstate pipeline companies we have been providing natural gas to local utility and electric generating facilities for almost 70 years. Spectra Energy's efforts to develop a new natural gas transportation system in the region is in response to growing market needs to provide firm natural gas transportation in the South Atlantic region for power generation and local distribution company core load growth needs by the fourth quarter of 2018. The purpose of this letter is to introduce the proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project to you and we have enclosed a Fact Sheet that provides more detail about this proposal. We believe this project will benefit the South Atlantic region by making available more natural gas supply and the new pipeline transportation facilities necessary to support the needs of other regional power generators and natural gas customers as well as addressing the growing demand for environmentally friendly natural gas. To help us refine our proposed pipeline route, our representatives have begun collecting and evaluating information necessary to determine the pipeline path with the least overall impact while balancing constructability concerns. Spectra Energy Corp. 5400 Westheimer Court Houston, TX 77056-5310 www.spectraenergy.com Page 2 You are likely receiving this letter because your property may be within or very near the study corridor being considered and for that reason we will soon send an additional letter to you related to our survey needs and practices. These civil, environmental and cultural resources survey activities are required to thoroughly evaluate a pipeline route. The surveys will be coordinated with the appropriate municipal officials and performed in a minimal amount of time with the goal of little to no inconvenience to landowners. The proposed geographic area under evaluation includes portions of the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and North Carolina. A map has been included that provides you with the general study corridor under consideration. We have begun meeting with your community leaders and elected officials about the Spectra Energy Pipeline Project while continuing to evaluate and refine the proposed route. In addition, we soon will be meeting with landowners, agencies and other stakeholders to discuss the project and to seek input on the proposed routing for this expansion. Please be assured that we are very early in the proposed project process and everyone will have multiple opportunities to interact and engage with the project team, as well as participate in the appropriate regulatory processes. Different companies take different approaches with engagement and communications with the affected public. Spectra Energy takes a collaborative approach. We communicate early and often about our project activities to build positive relationships and long-lasting partnerships with all those we come in contact with. If you have questions or would like additional information concerning our proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project, please call our toll free number 1-844-847-5546. We would be pleased to address any or all aspects of the project with you. For more information about us, please visit our website www.SpectraEnergy.com. Enclosure: Sincerely, Peter Cassan Right-of-Way Project Manager Spectra Energy Corp Spectra Energy Pipeline Project proposed study corridor map Spectra Energy Pipeline Project fact sheet Proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project: Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is the proposed Spectra Energy interstate pipeline project? The Spectra Energy Pipeline Project is an interstate natural gas pipeline system proposed in response to a growing market need for natural gas transportation services in the South Atlantic region for power generation and local distribution systems' core load growth needs starting in the fourth quarter of 2018. This project would also enhance the availability and reliability of natural gas supplies to the South Atlantic states. 2. Where will the proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project be located? The new natural gas pipeline study corridor under review originates in Pennsylvania, extends through Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and ends in North Carolina. The proposed project will also include an expansion of the pipeline capacity ofthe existing Texas Eastern Transmission system in West Virginia and Pennsylvania. 3. What is the "study corridor" for the proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project? Generally, study corridors are established along the proposed route to determine the best possible locations for the pipeline facilities and potential workspace areas. The study corridors are typically 600 feet wide. However, once our field evaluations are complete, the pipeline corridor will be reduced to a much narrower width that would be necessary to construct the pipeline. Typically, this is approximately 100 feet. 4. What would be the proposed Spectra Energy pipeline's capacity? The proposed Spectra Energy pipeline will be capable of transporting up to 1.1 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day-enough to meet the needs of over 4 million American homes annually. s. What would be the estimated cost for the proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project? The preliminary estimates are in the range of $4 billion dollars; however, this could change, depending on final project scope. 6. When would the proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project be in service? In order to meet market interest, the project could begin to deliver natural gas as early as the fourth quarter of 2018. 7. What stage is the proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project in now, and what are the next steps? The proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project is in the early development stage. Spectra Energy w~ll work with communities along the proposed study corndor to position the project to meet the schedule requirements. These activities include engaging federal, state and local officials to inform them of Spectra Energy's initial survey work in the study corridor areas. Landowners who may be involved will receive introductory letters and information about initial survey plans in their area. The survey study corridors will be approximately 600 feet wide, which would allow future pipeline route refinements, as necessary, to incorporate landowner, environmental and construction-related concerns. Currently, Spectra Energy anticipates survey work to commence in summer 2014. Once our field evaluations are complete, the pipeline corridor will be reduced to a much narrower width that would be necessary to construct the pipeline. Typically, this is approximately 100 feet. 8. Who authorizes the construction of interstate pipelines and what kind of regulatory oversight will the project development have? Spectra Energy will work with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the federal agency with primary jurisdiction over U.S. interstate natural gas pipeline projects, to obtain the necessary regulatory authorization. The FERC process and the permitting processes of other federal and state agencies will allow interested stakeholders multiple opportunities to comment on the proposed pipeline project. The FERC exclusively authorizes the construction of new interstate natural gas facilities. FERC is also the lead federal agency responsible for conducting environmental reviews of interstate natural gas projects, in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. In addition to its FERC certificate application, Spectra Energy will seek review from numerous other federal agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and appropriate agencies of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. 9. How will the proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project benefit the South Atlantic states, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, and North Carolina? The proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline will increase energy diversity, security and reliability to South Atlantic markets. In addition, the proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project will create significant jobs during planning, construction and development, as well as add capital investment and tax base to all five states. 10. What are the safety measures for this project? Spectra Energy is dedicated to the safe, reliable operation of facilities and the protection of employees, the public and the environment. Natural gas pipeline operators monitor and control safety in many ways and use many different tools. Collectively, these tools make natural gas transmission pipelines one of the safest forms of energy transportation. Our safety programs are designed to prevent pipeline failures, detect anomalies, perform repairs and often exceed regulatory requirements. Page 1 of2 The U.S. Department ofTransportation's (DOT) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) oversees the safety of interstate natural gas pipelines and mandates minimum requirements, from the design and construction to testing, operations, maintenance and emergency response. The new pipeline will operate in strict accordance with all federal and state safety requirements. Spectra Energy will work closely with local public safety officials to provide them with a thorough awareness of our pipelines and pipeline safety. Once the facilities are placed in service, we will implement operations procedures designed to monitor the pipeline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we maintain the facilities per applicable federal and state regulations. 11. Where will the facilities be located? Though minimal in number, above ground facilities are an important part of a mostly underground pipeline transmission system. Compressor stations will be strategically located along the route to push gas through the pipeline. Three new compressor stations will be constructed on the existing Texas Eastern system in Marshall County, West Virginia, Greene County, Pennsylvania, and Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Additionally, two new compressor stations will be constructed on the new pipeline, one compressor station will be constructed in louisa County, Virginia, and another in Franklin County, North Carolina. Additionally, valves, regulators, measurement equipment, communication towers and other components that enhance pipeline safety and performance may be seen along the route. These above- ground facilities are strategically placed and will be discussed with you should your property be affected. 12. What kind of input will affected stakeholders have in anticipation of the proposed Spectra Energy interstate pipeline project? For Spectra Energy will communicate with public officials, permitting agencies and area stakeholders during the initial development process and will maintain open lines of communication throughout the project's development. landowners and other stakeholders will have multiple opportunities to provide input on the project during the permitting process. Spectra Energy will also send letters to property owners whose properties may be initially involved to inform them of the project and our need to perform surveys to collect information about their properties. later this year, Spectra Energy will host local public meetings for area residents to learn more about the project and ask questions, and we will provide advance notification to make stakeholders aware of these important events. Please visit SpectraEnergy.com 13. What kind of interactions 'Nil! with affected stakeholders when pipeline alignments and economic and The project's experienced deve I opment team is committed to a comprehensive consultation and ongoing communications process with stakeholders to develop a viable pipeline route that mitigates impacts to landowners and the environment and meets or exceeds customer needs, constructabil ity requirements and safety regulations. This process involves evaluating various routes and study corridors. Whenever possible, Spectra Energy tries to locate the study corridors adjacent to existing utility corridors-either electric transmission lines or underground pipelines. We will seek opportunities to discuss the project directly with each landowner in small, face-to-face discussions. The survey activities (engineering, environmental and cultural resources) will assist Spectra Energy obtain the necessary field data to further assess the pipeline alignments and address individ uallandowner concerns. These activities will be performed in a minimal amount of time and should not inconvenience any landowner. 14. What is the estimated ~""'"' ...... nm<>•nt-:ol the proposed Spectra rn••ro::ru project? Spectra Energy is committed to protecting the environment. Wherever possible, the new pipeline will follow existing rights-of-way to substantially limit environmental impacts and effects to landowners. These development efforts are closely monitored by federal and state environmental agencies, requiring a number of permits, and we closely adhere to all applicable environmental standards to ensure we minimize our footprint. Environmental aspects of the construction project are regulated by FERC, which will review all plans and conduct its own environmental study of the project. 15. What sort of local or regional benefits can we expect to see from a project of this size? The proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project will create a significant amount of jobs during construction and add capital investment and tax base to West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. The proposed project will provide consumers and businesses with critical access to an affordable, new natural gas supply source that will: -Invigorate economies, spur growth and ensure regional economic competitiveness; -Enhance supply diversity, reliability and security; and -Ensure clean-burning, affordable natural gas will continue to be available. Page 2 of2 -Spectra Energy 'TETLP Expanulon a Compressor Stations SPECTRA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP Project Mailing Address: 320 Southview Drive Suite400 Bridgeport, WV. 26330 Toll Free: 1-844-847-5546 May 23,2014 Harnett County 102 E Front Street PO Box 759 lillington, NC 27546 Re: Proposed Spectra Energy Partners, LP, Pipeline Project Spectra Energ~ Partners Tax Parcel #: 1508-59-6025.000; 1508-48-5635.000; 1508-47-5974.000; 1508-4 7-4370.000; 1508- 46-1535.000 Harnett County, North Carolina Dear Sir/Madam: Recently you were mailed a letter announcing that Spectra Energy Partners, LP ("Spectra Energy") is evaluating a proposed natural gas pipeline expansion project in your area. Spectra Energy is a leading pipeline transporter of dean-burning natural gas and through our multiple interstate pipeline companies we have been providing natural gas to local utility and electric generating facilities for almost 70 years. To help us refine the proposed Spectra Energy Pipeline Project route, our representatives have started collecting and evaluating information necessary to determine the pipeline path with the least overall environmental and landowner impacts while balancing constructability concerns. As part of that effort, you are receiving this follow-up letter because your property is within the initial study corridor being considered and we are requesting your consent to perform survey activities on your property in connection with the Spectra Energy project. Our earlier Jetter shared news of our initial project outreach efforts with landowners, community leaders and elected officials--a coordinated attempt to inform those most impacted about the various aspects of the proposed project-such as surveys. These civil, environmental and cultural resource surveys are required to thoroughly evaluate a pipeline route. The surveys will be performed in a minimal amount of time with the goal of little to no inconvenience to you and other affected landowners. The survey activities planned along a portion of your property within the study area--and any minimal impacts that may result --are more fully described in the enclosure entitled "Description of Survey Activities." While Spectra Energy certainly does not anticipate any damages to result from these surveys, please be assured that you will be compensated if any damages to your property or crops occur that are directly caused by these activities. Please also note that granting access to conduct these necessary surveys does not grant any other rights to Spectra Energy. Your consent to survey and your cooperation with Spectra Energy's project representatives Would be sincerely appreciated. Spectra Energy's efforts to develop a new natural gas transportation system is in response to growing market needs to provide firm natural gas transportation in the South Atlantic region for power generation and local distribution company core load growth needs by the fourth quarter of 2018. We believe this proposed project will benefit the South Atlantic region in several ways: by making more diverse natural gas supplies available; by creating the new pipeline transportation facilities necessary to support the needs of other regional power generators and natural gas customers; and by addressing the growing demand for environmentally friendly natural gas. Please note that due to the nature of siting interstate pipelines, other pipeline companies may be evaluating proposed projects and their representatives may contact you or other landowners in your area. This is because other pipeline companies may determine routing using similar evaluation criteria as Spectra Energy. We understand it may be confusing if other pipeline companies contact you regarding competing projects. We will certainly keep you informed of the project selection process and you should not hesitate to contact us at the number below if you have any questions. Field survey work is scheduled to begin in early August 2014. In those areas where Spectra Energy is proposing to construct the new pipeline system, it will be necessary to determine a location for the proposed line, availability of temporary construction work areas and potential construction access roads. Your Spectra Energy representative will soon reach out to you to begin the dialogue that leads to a better understanding of your property and the minimization of any impacts to your land. Our goal is for you to be as informed as possible throughout the process. A survey permission form is enclosed for your consideration. A self-addressed stamped envelope also has been enclosed for your convenience. We ask that you please sign this survey permit and return it to us in the enclosed envelope. Again, we are very early in the proposed project process and everyone will have multiple opportunities to interact and engage with the project team, as well as participate in the appropriate regulatory processes. Different companies take different approaches to engagement and communications with the affected public. Spectra Energy pipeline companies take a collaborative approach. We communicate early and often about our project activities to build positive relationships and long-lasting partnerships with all those we come in contact with. If you have questions or would like additional information concerning our proposed Spectra Energy project, please call our toll free number 1-844-847-5546. We would be pleased to address any or all aspects of the project with you. For more information about us, please visit our website www.SpectraEnergy.com. Enclosure: Survey Permission form Description of Survey Activities Self-addressed stamped envelope Sincerely, Peter Cassan Right-of-Way Manager Spectra Energy Partners, LP Tract No: NC-HA-058.0000-SC; NC-HA-059.0000-SC; NC-HA-060.0000-SC; NC-HA-061.0000-SC; NC-HA- 063.0000-SC Harnett County Tax Parcel #: 1508-59-6025.000; 1508-48-5635.000; 1508-47-5974.000; 1508-47-4370.000; 1508-46- 1535.000 Harnett County, North Carolina SURVEY AUTHORIZATION 1/we, hereby provide to Spectra Energy Partners, LP, its affiliates, agents, employees and contractors, the limited permission to enter upon my/our property only for the purposes of conducting civil, environmental and cultural resource surveys, expressly subject to the condition that I am/we are paid for any and all damages to property or crops that may be directly caused by such activities. Your answers to the following questions will be most helpful in accurately completing our survey activities. Is there water well located on this property? _______ Yes No Is there a septic system located on this property? ___ Yes ___ No Comments: -------------------------------------------------------------------- Signature: ----------------------- Re: Tract No: NC-HA-058.0000-SC; NC-HA-059.0000-SC; NC-HA-060.0000-SC; NC-HA-061.0000-SC; NC- HA-063.0000-SC Dated: Telephone: ________ (home) --------(work) --------(cell) Description of Survey Activities Depending on the size of an individual parcel, all survey activities described below should only take a minimal amount of time and should not result in any inconvenience to the property owner. All survey work will be performed during reasonable daylight hours only. All work will be performed by authorized professional surveyors and their crews. The surveys that Spectra Energy Partners, LP ("Spectra Energy") will request for each property are: (a) Civil Survey. This activity involves approximately four to five representatives, intermittently placing wooden stakes along a portion of each property to delineate the a rea described as the "study corridor." Depending upon the length of the proposed study corridor on the property to be surveyed, this activity should take no longer than two days for each property that will be surveyed. (b) Environmental Survey. This activity involves approximately two to three representatives walking within the study corridor, which will be clearly staked, to identify and delineate any vegetative and geological indicators of wetland areas that may be present on the property. The wetlands boundaries will be marked with small colored flags. Spectra Energy representatives will also look for the presence of any threatened or endangered species, if a suspected habitat is within the staked area. Depending on the length of the proposed route of the pipeline on the property being surveyed, this activity should take no longer than three days for each property that will be surveyed. (c) Cultural Resources Survey. This activity involves two to four representatives walking within the staked study corridor to identify any indicators of potential archaeological resources. If such a site is suspected, then the Archeologists would return to that location with spade shovels and perform a limited excavation of the test hole that would measure approximately 2x2 feet square and approximately 2-3 feet deep. Any area that is excavated for this type of survey will be restored by Spectra Energy to a condition consistent with its condition prior to the excavation. Depending on the length of the proposed route of the pipeline on the property being surveyed, the archaeological walkover will take less than one day. If a limited archaeological excavation is necessary, it should take no longer than two days, weather permitting. During any survey work, no trees over 2 inches in diameter or timber will be cut down or removed from any property. Small brush, however, may be cut in order for the civil surveyors to obtain a line-of-sight. If any such brush is cut in residential areas, it will be removed from the property by Spectra Energy representatives.